Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of JFS and explore the history of our agency with Past-Forward, an exhbit produced by the Jewish Historical Society of MetroWest that opens on September 15 at the Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus in Whippany.  

With archival photos and personal stories, Past-Forward showcases the many contributions of JFS's leadership, volunteers and staff. The panels comprising Past-Forward will be on display through November 17, before travelling to various community venues to coincide with JFS programming.

JFS acknowledges the generous underwriting support of the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey for its sponsorship of the Past-Forward exhibit.

For more information about Past-Forward and all the 150th Anniversary celebrations, visit www.jfsmetrowest.org/150 or contact Anita Millman at 973-765-9050 x1719 or amillman@jfsmetrowest.org.

Caldwell LIVE presents Move Today: Gentle Exercise Program
12 Wednesdays - September 22 to December 8
At the Grover Cleveland Senior Center, 1 Provost Square in Caldwell

The fee for the course is $12. Please bring a check payable to JCC MetroWest to the first class. Advance registration is required, call 973-403-0972. Class size is limited.

Come join this 12-week gentle exercise course designed to improve balance, flexibility and well being for older adults. Move Today is an evidence-based program taught by instructors certified by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services. Resistance bands and a manual will be provided to all participants. 

For more information about this and other Caldwell LIVE programs, contact Roberta Schoenberg at 973-403-0972 or rschoenberg@jfsmetrowest.org.

Caldwell LIVE is a federal demonstration program whose goal is to help older adults remain in the community. This non-sectarian program is in partnership with the Borough and local organizations. Support provided by the US Administration on Aging and United Jewish Appeal; with a grant from the Mountainside Health Foundation.

Chai Cafe presents: You and Your Concerns on Wednesday, September 22 at 10:30 a.m. Let's get together to review the year and discuss your hopes and concerns for the New Year.

All Chai Cafe events take place at the Bayonne JCC, 1050 Kennedy Blvd. Please note that this month, the Chai Cafe will be closed in observance of several holidays.
September 6 - Labor Day
September 8-9 - Rosh Hashanah
September 23-24 - Sukkot
September 30-October 1 - Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah

To make a reservation at Chai Cafe, call 201-697-3355 by the Monday prior to a program to guarantee a meal. The suggested donation for meals is $2.

Chai Cafe is a kosher nutrition site for those 60 years or older and is sponsored by Jewish Family & Counseling Service of Jersey City, Bayonne and Hoboken and is made possible with funding from the Hudson County Office on Aging.